Rep. Claman’s Newsletter: National Guard and Smart Justice Reform
The conversation around the budget continues to be the most important issue facing the Legislature. Look for constituent surveys in your mailbox in the next week: I appreciate your feedback, especially when dealing with such a critical issue. Meanwhile, the Judiciary Committee has been working hard on critical reform legislation dealing with the Alaska National Guard and criminal justice and corrections. I hope everyone in South Central went unharmed by the recent earthquake, and that you can join me this Saturday at Tastee Freez (4pm to 5pm) to chat and get updates about the legislative session or other issues in our community.
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Note from Rep. Gara: Shadowy Political Operatives Targeting Legislators?
Alaska is facing a massive budget deficit. The best way to address it is by working calmly and collaboratively, across party lines, to come to a bi-partisan solution. As the start of the legislative session approached, some of us learned that some Outside national political operatives have been hired– it appears quite clear – to monitor and eventually campaign against legislators who don’t do what they want on a fiscal plan. Having folks like that involved in your legislative process is too shadowy for my likes.
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Note from Rep. Gara: It’s Still Alive? Anchorage Legislative Building Lease Too Expensive, Not Ended Yet
ANCHORAGE – A funny thing happened when I was gone for vacation. At first it looked like legislators would come together and finally agree that we needed to end the overpriced Anchorage Legislative Office Building lease. Then they didn’t.
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Note from Rep. Gara: Wishing You a Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah and Happy Holiday Season
I just wanted to take a moment to wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah and a Happy Holiday Season – on behalf of myself and my wife Kelly.
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Note from Rep. Gara: Anchorage Fire Department: CPR Made Easy
As the Christmas and Holiday Season get closer, it seems this is a pretty good time for us to think about, well, how we can save a life. OK. Any time of year is a good time to think about that. But the Anchorage Fire Department has just put out a great video.
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